FSQ106 - motorised focusers?

troypiggo (Troy) · #1 29-04-2010, 05:14 PM

Dumb question. Actually really dumb question, because I don't have one and can't even afford one. But...

Was just wondering about the Tak FSQ106 scopes and their 4" focusers. I imagine they're works of art. But they're not motorised? What if you wanted to? Would you put one of those JMI or Robofocus type things on the original Tak focus knob?

Hagar (Doug) · #2 29-04-2010, 06:28 PM

I have, I installed a Robofocus motor and controller to the 4" focuser straight after I received the scope. It is easily the best addition you can make to any scope IMHO. With such a small critical focus zone on my Tak FSQ106ED it is almost a pre requisite and should come from the factory with a digital focuser fitted. The other problem with the FSQ is the focus change with temperature and the Robofocus used with either Focus Max or MaximDL focus routine for temp compensation can easily save an image from the recycle bin.
I wouldn't be without it.